Space vehicle with customizable payload and docking station
US10981677B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/223
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A “black box” space vehicle solution may allow a payload developer to define the mission space and provide mission hardware within a predetermined volume and with predetermined connectivity. Components such as the power module, radios and boards, attitude determination and control system (ADCS), command and data handling (C&DH), etc. may all be provided as part of a “stock” (i.e., core) space vehicle. The payload provided by the payload developer may be plugged into the space vehicle payload section, tested, and launched without custom development of core space vehicle components by the payload developer. A docking station may facilitate convenient development and testing of the space vehicle while reducing handling thereof.
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